New Crenshaw dispensary is first in L.A. owned by a Black woman By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Kika Keith has long wanted […]
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‘This project is so unique’
Crenshaw mall’s new owners vow to honor Black culture, community By Janice Hayes Kyser and Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Aspiring Black entrepreneurs […]
Black Market Flea provides link to culture, commerce
By Ural Garrett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Mayah Hatcher was tired of the unwelcoming feelings she experienced in flea market spaces around Los Angeles […]
Customer sues Starbucks over erroneous identification
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Starbucks Inc. has responded to allegations by a Black customer who said he became ill after being falsely identified […]
Woman finds business success after opening during pandemic
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer PLAYA VISTA — COVID-19 has impacted thousands of business owners in Southern California who have been forced to close their […]
Businessman granted forgiveness from COVID loan
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer HIGHLAND PARK — Restaurant owner Dennis Hernandez recently got good news from the Small Business Administration. A loan of nearly […]
Watts burger stand caught in property dispute with state
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer WATTS — You can smell the hamburgers on the grill as you drive along Imperial Highway headed to Hawkins House of […]
Local McDonald’s offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer Local McDonald’s operators are offering popup COVID-19 vaccination clinics through July 30. With more than 70 owner-operators volunteering their locations for […]
Officials provide update on Exide cleanup efforts
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer VERNON — Residents living near the former Exide Technologies battery recycling plant berated staff from the state Department of Toxic […]
Paycheck protection loan is last chance for struggling business
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LINCOLN HEIGHTS — The Paycheck Protection Program is nearing its May 31 end and My Dream’s Salon owner Gerardo Castellanos […]